lifelike artificial craft; female entertainer
Meanings
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lifelike artificial craft imitating natural products, traditionally made from silk or rice paper
archaicRefers to artificial flowers, fruits, and figures made from materials like silk and rice paper, popular in ancient times but less common today. Often used in historical or cultural contexts.
The shop was filled with lifelike artificial flowers and fruits.
She made exquisite lifelike figures using silk.
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The craft of making lifelike artificial items was very popular during the Song Dynasty.
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female entertainer who performed singing and storytelling during the Song and Yuan dynasties
archaicHistorical term for female performers during the Song and Yuan dynasties, often performing in theaters called 'goulan washe'.
During the Song and Yuan dynasties, female entertainers performed singing and storytelling arts in theaters.
This female entertainer was skilled at performing Zhu Gong Diao, a form of narrative singing.